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Re: Six: New Hampshire will legalize same sex marriage

That's not what's happening here at all despite your need to obtusely redefine it as such.

No one can give you freedom or rights.

No, but the government can restrict them.

Anyone of age can "get married" any time they please.

That's not what this is about either.

What you can take/get from other people is money though. That is what this is about.

What homo is digging through your purse to take your money by getting married with the same government recognition that you have? Please tell me exactly what money you are giving up when Adam and Steve get a marriage license from the state? This should be entertaining.

Re: Six: New Hampshire will legalize same sex marriage

Geez. I dont either. It was on top of the pile and I was bored. Its a non-issue to me.

Originally Posted by jallman

That's not what's happening here at all despite your need to obtusely redefine it as such.
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You really like that word.

Originally Posted by jallman

No, but the government can restrict them.
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How exactly do you feel restricted? Ropes? A gag? Gitmo attire? A gang of nuns tackling you as you attempt to vow undying devotion...(nevermind you can do that anywhere)

Originally Posted by jallman

What homo is digging through your purse to take your money by getting married with the same government recognition that you have? Please tell me exactly what money you are giving up when Adam and Steve get a marriage license from the state? This should be entertaining.

I dont believe married people should get any taxpayer money period.

Just because I got robbed last week I should not mind I am getting robbed again?

The old lay back and enjoy it if you are getting raped addage. I dont buy it.

So now its not about money, Its not about love,sex, or marriage, It is about recognition?
I dont want the government to recognize me. I want them to leave me alone.
So its about forcing people to submit to other peoples ideas?
This is getting positively Koranic.

Re: Six: New Hampshire will legalize same sex marriage

I wasn't aware of a marriage stimulus fund for anyone? How do married couples get tax payer money?
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Learn some of the legal and practical ways that getting married changes your life.

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Tax Benefits
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Inheriting a share of your spouse's estate.
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Taking bereavement leave if your spouse or one of your spouseís close relatives dies.
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Receiving equitable division of property if you divorce.
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Living in neighborhoods zoned for "families only."
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Receiving tuition discounts and permission to use school facilities.
Other consumer discounts and incentives offered only to married couples or families.

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Suing a third person for wrongful death of your spouse and loss of consortium (loss of intimacy).
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